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The President of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Antoine Félix Tshisekedi, has declared that no peace talks involving Congolese citizens will ever take place unless he is the one who initiates them. He also called on his people to strive for peace and unity. President Tshisekedi made these remarks on Saturday, August 30, 2025, during the opening of the 2nd Extraordinary Congress of the Sacred Union of the Nation, a political platform he leads. In his speech, President Félix Tshisekedi reaffirmed that both his personal political struggle and that of his party are rooted in the principles of dialogue and consensus. However, he stressed that any such talks must take place exclusively on Congolese soil, and only involve Congolese citizens who are not influenced by the interests of neig...

In Mabasele district of Oicha commune in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), two people were killed and several houses set on fire when the ADF rebel group launched an attack. The incident occurred on August 27, 2025, in Oicha, Beni territory. The deaths of the two people and the burning of houses were attributed to an assault by the ADF, a group opposed to the Ugandan government. According to eyewitnesses who spoke to local media outlets in the DRC, the attackers used tricks to bypass positions held by Congolese government forces stationed in the western part of the town. Witnesses added that once the attack began, security forces intervened immediately, managing to stop the fire from spreading further and preventing more destruction. They also reported that the use of hea...

Through his platform, Truth Social, Donald Trump called on Ukraine to accept giving up the territories that Russia has captured. He warned that if Ukraine refuses, it will continue to lose even more land as the war intensifies. Trump made this statement in response to a post by a user on Truth Social suggesting that Ukraine should hand over the territories that are currently under Russian control.The message Trump shared read, "Ukraine must be prepared to lose some of its territory to Russia, because the longer the war continues, the more land they will lose!" This statement sparked further debate on what a peace agreement between the two countries could look like. Before Trump reposted this message, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio had also weighed in on the matter. He stated tha...

Thyroid storm, also known as thyrotoxic crisis, is a serious condition caused when the thyroid gland releases an excessive amount of hormones all at once. This can result in symptoms like rapid heartbeat, high fever, excessive swelling, and hand tremors. When thyroid hormone levels become too high in the body, it causes the body to function at an abnormally high rate, which can lead to the condition mentioned above. Once you notice the early signs, it is important to seek medical attention immediately because the disease can worsen quickly if left untreated. Medical care can help prevent it from progressing to a level where it becomes difficult to control. Another cause of this severe condition is sudden anxiety, which can arise from clear or unclear sources. It can appear unexpected...

  In a significant step toward sustainable public transportation, BasiGo Rwanda has officially launched the country’s first-ever 100% electric intercity coaches. The launch event took place on July 31, 2025, in Rubavu District. The landmark rollout took place at Rubavu Taxi Park, setting the stage for a cleaner, more efficient, and inclusive future of mobility in Rwanda. People from Rubavu who attended the event expressed great joy in welcoming buses that contribute to environmental protection. The newly introduced electric coaches come in 35-seater and 42-seater variants and boast an impressive range of 350 kilometers on a single charge. This makes them capable of handling round trips between Kigali and major towns such as Rubavu, Huye, Nyagatare, Rusumo, and Karongi without the n...